Twitter is a very interesting tool. I have yet to come to terms with my feelings for it. I don't understand still why there is an importance for it especially since, as of right now, it doesn't seem as popular, or could be as popular, as something like a Facebook.I read the news article about James Buck being arrested and how the public became informed about his situation by his use of Twitter:
On his way to the police station, Buck took out his cell phone and sent a
message to his friends and contacts using the micro-blogging site Twitter.
Honestly, I'm really happy for James Buck but if I had texted my twitter with any sort of update on my status of well-being I doubt anyone who actually knew or cared about me would see it. It just seems like a one and a hundred chance that someone I care about would be constantly checking Twitter.
On the other hand, I can understand why people would want to use Twitter for their own personal benefits. As stated in 25 Twitter Tips for College Students, I would definitely use Twitter to send me to do list updates or to use "tweet what you eat" -- it sounds so fun!
I made a Twitter and so has my roommate...check ours out and maybe one day you can save me when I've been arrested in a foreign land.
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Hi Kim!
I have a quick question for you about Twitter..or more than one... :)
Are you addicted yet? Don't you mind that people can actually see everything you want your friends to see about you? I am always very skeptical about this kind of tool, but... What has Twitter done for you so far?
Also, I agree with you about the fact that it is really unlikely that the people who care about me know when I want to warn them about something via Twitter. First of all, because I never heard about it in France. Second, because my closest friends would probably never use it. Third, let's not even mention my family...!
I really like the point about the flaws in the "Use twitter to get out of jail" argument. Just because your on twitter doesn't mean that people follow your micro-blog.
Also, checked out your twitter and I find it interesting that people working for TIME or cnnireport are responding. Maybe they just mass comment on as many twitter people as possible to get more followers themselves?
I agree that the case of getting out of jail happens very rarely. I think that the most important point about Twitter is how connected you can become by microblogging.
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